Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1950. As of 12/2021, Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH ADVOCACY & EDUCATION ORG TO PROMOTE GOOD GOVT & ADVANCE POLITICAL REFORM IN NYS&C
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SEE STATEMENT OA) MONITORS THE DELIBERATIONS AND ACTIONS OF CITY AND STATE GOVERNMENT.B) CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF REFORM.C) ANALYZES THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED PUBLIC POLICIES AND LEGISLATION AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVEL.D) HOLDS FORUMS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN CIVIC ISSUES OF CITYWIDE IMPORTANCE.BELIEVING THAT AN INFORMED CITIZENRY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD GOVERNMENT, CITIZENS UNION FOUNDATION ALSO PUBLISHES GOTHAMGAZETTE.COM, A DAILY NEWS WEBSITE COVERING LOCAL AND STATE ISSUES NOT COVERED BY OTHER NEWS PUBLICATION IN THE CITY. GOTHAMGAZETTE.COM FEATURES NEWS, COMMENTARY, IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS AND LINKS TO RESOURCES IN NEW YORK CITY. IT HAS BECOME A VITAL RESOURCE FOR ELECTED OFFICIAL POLICY MAKERS, ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, STUDENTS, MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, AND CONCERNED CITIZENS COVERING LOCAL AND STATE ISSUES NOT COVERED IN OTHER NEWS PUBLICATION IN NEW YORK CITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elisabeth Gotbaum Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $75,000 |
Randy M Mastro Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert M Abrams President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nancy Bowe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert M Kaufman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Judi Rappoport Blitzer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $545,459 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $553,278 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,131 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,098,737 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,664 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $27,106 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,998 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,775 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,096,080 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,561 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,064 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $444,662 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,432 |
Other employee benefits | $67,249 |
Payroll taxes | $45,685 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,503 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $129,169 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $32,732 |
Information technology | $9,681 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $180,845 |
Travel | $7,815 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $456 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,509 |
Insurance | $12,396 |
All other expenses | $150 |
Total functional expenses | $1,099,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $707,178 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $72,620 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $889 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,623 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $323,977 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,121,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,162 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $156,361 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $278,523 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $842,480 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,121,003 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York has recieved totaling $95,842.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $45,910 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $25,000 |
United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $14,632 |
Edward John And Patricia Rosenwald Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT | $300 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Public Policy And Education Fund Of New York Inc Albany, NY | $6,122,772 | $7,111,916 |
New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund Inc Newark, NJ | $2,907,738 | $4,373,884 |
Teatown Lake Reservation Inc Ossining, NY | $24,855,634 | $5,646,781 |
Citizens Union Foundation Inc Of The City Of New York New York, NY | $1,121,003 | $1,096,080 |
Public Access Television Corporation Lake Success, NY | $917,292 | $777,915 |
Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc Boston, MA | $1,677,900 | $347,065 |
American Federation Of Government Employees West Haven, CT | $61,997 | $0 |